Key Takeaways
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster rumored to premiere at Xbox at Tokyo Game Show, aligning with Square Enix's strategy.
- Collection includes first six mainline titles with new graphics/soundtracks, may attract Xbox fanbase.
- Xbox port speculation follows Square Enix's move to multi-platform after low game sales, potential big win for fans.
Ahead of the Xbox presentation at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show, some fans posted evidence on social media that claimed the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection may launch on Xbox consoles soon. Even though no further information could be gleaned from the rumor, the Xbox ports would fit Square Enix’s strategy to bring more Final Fantasy titles to Microsoft consoles.
Originally released in batches between 2021 and 2022, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster lineup is a collection of the first six numbered Final Fantasy games, with remixed soundtracks and graphics reminiscent of the NES and SNES era. For the 2023 console releases of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, players were given the choice to play with each game’s original soundtrack in addition to the rearrangements. Although each entry in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster set has been released on multiple platforms in the past, the compilation is the easiest way fans can experience the first six Final Fantasy titles on modern platforms.
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While Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is widely available, a rumor indicated that Xbox consoles may soon be next. A Reddit user named D4R0Nx89 posted a screenshot from their Xbox Series X/S console on the r/xbox subreddit that seemingly claimed that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster was available. Although the banner was linked to a store page that did not exist at the time of writing, the post indicated that the compilation could be announced at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show presentation set to take place on September 26 at 6:00 AM Eastern. Some Reddit users praised D4R0Nx89 for making a good catch with their post, and others added that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster advertisement on the Xbox dashboard could have been made in error hours before Microsoft’s Tokyo Game Show broadcast.
Rumor: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Could Launch On Xbox Soon
- A rumor claims that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster could launch on Xbox consoles during or after the 2024 Tokyo Game Show.
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster consists of the first six mainline games with new graphics and soundtracks for players to enjoy.
- The move to Xbox consoles would align with Square Enix's multi-platform strategy.
- Xbox's 2024 Tokyo Game Show Presentation will go live at 6:00 AM Eastern on September 26.
Though all rumors must be taken with a fine grain of salt, the rumored Xbox port of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster compilation would align with Square Enix’s multi-platform strategy that was formed after the company reported low game sales figures. Though titles such as Final Fantasy 14 have been successful on Xbox Series X/S consoles, other entries like Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake have been notably absent from Microsoft consoles.
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With six lengthy adventures to go through, the rumored addition of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster compilation would be a big grab for Xbox fans. It remains to be seen if more Final Fantasy games will receive Xbox ports sooner rather than later.
